Changing fashion together. Now!
The fashion industry is one of the most polluting industries in the world.
TENCEL™ and NEONYT presenting experts on stage to discuss how it’s possible to start the change.
Inspiring talks, informative panels and relevant information.
Don’t miss this high class set up of fashion game changers.
Moderation:
Sharon Denise Perez, Business Development Manager, Lenzing and
Max Gilgenmann Content Director, NEONYT
Program:
Introduction by Sharon & Max |
11:30-11:35Keynote • “Fashion and the Sustainable Development Goals” |
11:35-11:50The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a collection of 17 global goals set by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015 for the year 2030. Since they've got implemented, the impact on the fashion and textile industry is growing steadily. More and more designers, brands and influencers are using them and making them visible. What is the idea behind the SDG, how can we contribute and what's next? And what is the link to the Conscious Fashion Campaign? Find out more and be ready to get inspired.
Presented by Kerry Bannigan, Founder of the Conscious Fashion Campaign, an initiative supported by the United Nations Office for Partnerships
Panel • “The Modern Definition of Denim” |
11:50-12:35Consumers today are demanding more from their denim than ever before. It needs to be comfortable, functional and perhaps most crucially, it needs to be produced responsibly. So the question is what do industry professionals think about the challenge ahead?
The “Modern Definition of Denim,” a new Carved in Blue video series from TENCEL™ Denim, which rallies a dozen industry stalwarts to explore their views, values and future thoughts. With technology and trends ever evolving, can the industry embrace those creative and greener opportunities?
Get a glimpse into the inner thoughts of some of the most knowledgeable jeaners of the day and understand to expect down the line.
Adriano Goldschmied, Fashion Designer
Anatt Finkler, Head of Design & Creative Director, Global Denim
Adam Taubenfigel, Creative Director and Speaker, Triarchy
Panel • “Let’s Change Fashion” |
12:35-1:20Changing fashion together. Through collaboration, communication and entrepreneurship. Today's profashionals are having a forward-looking approach and an affinity to technology. They are united by their
sustainable awareness, their interest in multidisciplinary cooperation and solution-oriented thinking and their desire to drive change in the fashion industry.Nicole Azevedo, Designer, Boyish Jeans
Kestrel, Storyteller & Conscious Style Host of Conscious Chatter
Talk’n’Film |
1:20-2:20Common Thread is a video series telling the story of the great American blue jean and begins to explore the future of the most democratic apparel product in the world through the lens of the cultures that have been part of its creation and dispersion over the past 140 years.
Episode 1 follows our Founder Scott Morrison as he travels to Italy to meet with fashion industry icon, Renzo Rosso of Diesel, denim producer Candiani, and finishing company Tonello, to explore the historical and current landscape of the industry, innovations in denim production, and the future of sustainable denim.
With a focus on Italy’s role as the home of artisanal craftsmanship, luxury fashion, and the birthplace of luxury denim, Morrison addresses the prevalence and nature of multi-generational Italian business, fast fashion’s race to the bottom influence, and what it takes to make high-quality product today.
Scott Morrison, Founder 3x1 Denim Co-Creator & Host - Common Thread : Italy (Docu-Series) Founder of Leo's Lighthouse Foundation (501c3)
Damiano Dall'Anese, Vice President, Candiani Denim USA
Producer of Common Thread
Closing remarks by Sharon and Max |
2:20-2:30
Every talk/panel session includes Q&A of about 5-10 min.
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